Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST The Pantomime
Wellington, Christchurch
01/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
"High energy, joyful, faultlessly on point plus non-stop dad jokes and a dog with a bladder condition..
"Funny and fantabulous fairytale spreads the joy..
TOAST
Christchurch
21/03/2021 - 05/06/2021
"A laugh-out-loud, heart-warming, shame-stopping show..
PLAY PLAY 2020
Christchurch
07/11/2020 - 08/11/2020
"The perfect blend of ridiculous and miraculous..
THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Christchurch
17/12/2019 - 21/12/2019
"Phenomenal acting; beautifully flowing direction..
Performing Object I
Christchurch
30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019
"Poignant acoustic movement..
Welcome Aboard
Christchurch
30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019
"Keeping it simple made this magical..
YEAR OF THE TIGER (虎—hǔ)
Christchurch
30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019
"Funny, refreshing and deeply communal..
ME AND MY NANA
Christchurch
02/11/2019 - 14/04/2024
"Me and my Nana – an adorable story about very special relationship..
"Gentle, whimsical and wholesome..
MEREMERE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
14/10/2016 - 13/10/2019
"Weaves text, movement, light and sound in startling and compelling ways..
"Life-enhancing encounters..
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Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon
Havelock North, Tauranga, Nelson, Wairarapa
04/10/2017 - 28/10/2017
"Playful performers invite audience to shine too..
"Impressive..
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THE CREAMERY
Hamilton, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Tauranga
05/07/2017 - 03/03/2019
"A Romeo and Juliet of Cheesemakers..
"Rich with conflict and all things messy..
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CHEESE
Invercargill, Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga
18/03/2017 - 25/10/2017
"Intelligent creation, direction and delivery captivates for every second of its life..
"A little day magic..
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CUDO
Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga
14/10/2017 - 23/10/2017
"An incredible display of fitness..
"Standout lighting, dance under development..
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PSS PSS
Tauranga, Wairarapa, Havelock North, Nelson
07/10/2017 - 22/10/2017
"Sophisticated, delightful and awe-inspiring..
"Tender and inviting..
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LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show
Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wairarapa, Nelson, Tauranga
13/03/2012 - 20/01/2019
"SEE IT!..
"A show of supreme intelligence..
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THE MOONCAKE AND THE KŪMARA
Oamaru, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Auckland
08/10/2015 - 08/07/2017
"Pertinent then and now..
"Fluid, powerful and thought provoking..
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FINDING THE SILENCE
Nelson, Tauranga
17/10/2015 - 23/10/2015
"Intense, focused and trusting teamwork..
"Transporting..
DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]
Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland
14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016
"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..
"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..
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KISS THE FISH
Nelson, Napier, Auckland, Gisborne, Christchurch, Whangarei, Wellington, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Dunedin
10/08/2013 - 26/07/2015
"Resounding applause..
"The joke of human progress revealed..
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